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Originally Posted by Helen Wheels
hmmm..good to know thank you..now would one be obtainable thru markwood? I'd like to give him the business
First thing you have to know is the size chain you need, 520? 530? What are you putting it on? Is your sprocket good? Front and back?
 

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I think it's more of a "Grin and Bear it" type situation......

My missus told me I wouldn't enjoy the card board box I was living in by the time she got finished with me. I believe her.....
At least you would get a cardboard box. My Ol knows how to use a backhoe.
 
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lol..maybe some mickeys?? thanks for your help ill get all the specs..off to shuffle have a great night ..and again tyvm!
 
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Originally Posted by rwhisen
I think it's more of a "Grin and Bear it" type situation......

When I asked her if I could have a girlfriend to take care of well...those needs....my missus told me I wouldn't enjoy the card board box I was living in by the time she got finished with me. I believe her. Did I ever mention how selfish she is wanting to keep me all to herself?
Don't you mean "indentured servitude?"
 
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First impressions of my new tires:

I put my new tires on and today pumped 11 ounces in the front tire and 13 ounces in the rear tire of the Ride On Sealant. Specs called for 9 and 11 respectively but said I could use 25% more because of the tubes. I doubt I got all of it in the tires but I got close enough. I rode slowly around the neighborhood for about a mile to distribute the stuff then headed out for higher speed on the highway. This stuff seems to work just as good as the Dyna Beads that I have used before. No shaking and no vibration. Hopefully, I will never find out if it seals punctures but it seems to do it's job as balance.

First thoughts on the Metzler 888s. I noticed the bike felt a little more nimble and turns in faster because of the higher tire crown than the Elite IIIs. Feels good in turns but I'm still wearing off the release agent and don't want to get too crazy yet. They aren't as noisy as the Elites either. The WWW doesn't seem to be as well sealed? as the Elites so we'll see how they resist road grime. So far so good.
 
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I may try the 888s when this set of CIIs are done, but I'm so happy with them I don't know that I want to change.
 
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People often complain about the police, but you rarely hear about the positive things they do, such as this incident involving a biker and a frozen carburetor.

Last January on a bitterly cold winter's day, a North Dakota State Trooper on patrol came upon a motorcyclist who was stalled by the roadside. The biker was swathed in heavy protective clothing and wearing a full-face helmet to protect the face from the cold weather.

What's the matter? asked the Trooper

"Carburetor's frozen," was the terse reply.

"Pee on it. That'll thaw it out."

"I can't," said the biker.

"OK, watch me closely and I'll show you." The Trooper unzipped and promptly warmed the carburetor as promised.

Moments later the bike started and the rider drove off, waving.

A few days later, the local State Troopers office received a note of thanks from the father of the motorcyclist.

It began: "On behalf of my daughter Jill..."
 


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